Police attending security alert in Co Antrim

Police have asked people to avoid the Corkey Road area of Loughguile due to an ongoing security alert.
By Graeme Cousins
Published 16th Jan 2022, 13:11 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2022, 13:11 BST
Police are at the scenePolice are at the scene
Police are at the scene

Cordons are in place but at this stage police say there are no further details of what has sparked the alert.

The News Letter understands a suspect device may have been found on a vehicle.

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North Antrim DUP MLA and Chair of the Assembly Justice Committee Mervyn Storey said: “I have spoken to senior police this morning and I trust it will soon be established all the circumstances regarding this particular incident.

“Whoever and for whatever purpose this device was placed on this vehicle, it was a reckless and needless action.

“I would appeal to anyone with information to give it to the police so that those responsible can be brought before the courts.”

SDLP Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop said: “I understand that police have erected cordons along the Corkey Road in Loughgiel as they deal with a security alert.

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“This has obviously caused significant disruption for local people who just want to get on with their lives. The last thing anyone wants is the disruption that these alerts cause.

“I would urge people to avoid the area if possible and hope that police can make the area safe quickly to allow people to go about their business.”

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